CMP University is the dynamic way to prepare for the CMP
Examination. CMP U covers all domains and topics contained in the CMP Int
ernational Standards (CMP-IS) within a university extension format. With
the generosity of our venue sponsor\,Villa Florence in San Francisco\,
CMP U will be held on select Saturday mornings preceding the CMP examinat
ion periods offered in August 2016 and November 2016. This series of regu
lar infusions of knowledge will better prepare you throughout the months l
eading up to the exam and help you stay on track with your studying.

CMP University is the dynamic way to prepare for the CMP
Examination. CMP U covers all domains and topics contained in the CMP Int
ernational Standards (CMP-IS) within a university extension format. With
the generosity of our venue sponsor\,Villa Florence in San Francisco\,
CMP U will be held on select Saturday mornings preceding the CMP examinat
ion periods offered in August 2016 and November 2016. This series of regu
lar infusions of knowledge will better prepare you throughout the months l
eading up to the exam and help you stay on track with your studying.

CMP University is the dynamic way to prepare for the CMP
Examination. CMP U covers all domains and topics contained in the CMP Int
ernational Standards (CMP-IS) within a university extension format. With
the generosity of our venue sponsor\,Villa Florence in San Francisco\,
CMP U will be held on select Saturday mornings preceding the CMP examinat
ion periods offered in August 2016 and November 2016. This series of regu
lar infusions of knowledge will better prepare you throughout the months l
eading up to the exam and help you stay on track with your studying.

MPINCC ACE is Y
our Practice Field: A full day of educational workshops\, campfire sessio
ns\, industry sourcing on the expo floor\, and networking opportunitites.<
br />Click on the link above then select the Attendee or Ex
hibitor registration link as appropriate.

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Volunteers Needed On-Site at ACE

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Enhance your ACE experience by volunteering a bit of y
our time on February 10. Volunteer assistance is needed at registration\,
during the educational workshops\, and other key times and locations duri
ng the event. Volunteers must be MPI members and registered to attend ACE
. Contact the MPINCC office at info@mpicc.org or (925) 355-1912 for more infor
mation.

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The mobile app for the MPINC
C Annual Conference & Expo 2016 is ready to download on your iPhone\, iPad
\, or Android! Click https://crowd.cc/s/
4yoQ from your device. Apple and Android users can also search for th
e app in the iTunes store or Play store.

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Special Workshop at ACE on Feb. 9 for industry suppliers:

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“Don’t Become Extinct! Join the Evolution of
Hospitality Industry Sales”

CMP University is the dynamic way to prepare for the CMP
Examination. CMP U covers all domains and topics contained in the CMP Int
ernational Standards (CMP-IS) within a university extension format. With
the generosity of our venue sponsor\,Villa Florence in San Francisco\,
CMP U will be held on select Saturday mornings preceding the CMP examinat
ion periods offered in August 2016 and November 2016. This series of regu
lar infusions of knowledge will better prepare you throughout the months l
eading up to the exam and help you stay on track with your studying.

CMP University is the dynamic way to prepare for the CMP
Examination. CMP U covers all domains and topics contained in the CMP Int
ernational Standards (CMP-IS) within a university extension format. With
the generosity of our venue sponsor\,Villa Florence in San Francisco\,
CMP U will be held on select Saturday mornings preceding the CMP examinat
ion periods offered in August 2016 and November 2016. This series of regu
lar infusions of knowledge will better prepare you throughout the months l
eading up to the exam and help you stay on track with your studying.

Enjoy an hour of professional education follo
wed by networking amidst a lively appetizer and wine pairing event as MPIN
CC rolls out the renamed Corks & Forks. This event features caterers and w
ineries vying for your vote for the best pairing of bites and sips. Before
hand\, hear from Mary Risley\, Founder of Food Runners\, about ways to man
age food waste from meetings and events to better serve those less fortuna
te in our society. And continuing with MPINCC’s efforts to give back to t
he local community\, attendees are encouraged to bring school supplies and
gently used prom dresses for a charitable drive coordinated by the chapte
r’s Community Involvement committee. Click on the red button at the left
to read more about this fun and educational event.

CMP University is the dynamic way to prepare for the CMP
Examination. CMP U covers all domains and topics contained in the CMP Int
ernational Standards (CMP-IS) within a university extension format. With
the generosity of our venue sponsor\,Villa Florence in San Francisco\,
CMP U will be held on select Saturday mornings preceding the CMP examinat
ion periods offered in August 2016 and November 2016. This series of regu
lar infusions of knowledge will better prepare you throughout the months l
eading up to the exam and help you stay on track with your studying.

IAEE NC
C is pleased to invite the members of MPINCC to participate in an IAEE spo
nsored course – Event Operations – on Friday\, April 1\, 2016 at Moscone C
enter. IAEE has agreed to offer MPINCC members the IAEE member rate of $2
99.00 for this course. The non-member rateis $440.00. Event Operations – Summary of Course

CMP University is the dynamic way to prepare for the CMP
Examination. CMP U covers all domains and topics contained in the CMP Int
ernational Standards (CMP-IS) within a university extension format. With
the generosity of our venue sponsor\,Villa Florence in San Francisco\,
CMP U will be held on select Saturday mornings preceding the CMP examinat
ion periods offered in August 2016 and November 2016. This series of regu
lar infusions of knowledge will better prepare you throughout the months l
eading up to the exam and help you stay on track with your studying.

CMP University is the dynamic way to prepare for the CMP
Examination. CMP U covers all domains and topics contained in the CMP Int
ernational Standards (CMP-IS) within a university extension format. With
the generosity of our venue sponsor\,Villa Florence in San Francisco\,
CMP U will be held on select Saturday mornings preceding the CMP examinat
ion periods offered in August 2016 and November 2016. This series of regu
lar infusions of knowledge will better prepare you throughout the months l
eading up to the exam and help you stay on track with your studying.

Those in the meeting planning industry know how to work h
ard\, and play hard! Meet up with old friends\, and get to know new member
s when you join the MPINCC Membership Recruitment Committee for a night of
fun\, food and drinks at SPiN San Francisco.

CMP University is the dynamic way to prepare for the CMP
Examination. CMP U covers all domains and topics contained in the CMP Int
ernational Standards (CMP-IS) within a university extension format. With
the generosity of our venue sponsor\,Villa Florence in San Francisco\,
CMP U will be held on select Saturday mornings preceding the CMP examinat
ion periods offered in August 2016 and November 2016. This series of regu
lar infusions of knowledge will better prepare you throughout the months l
eading up to the exam and help you stay on track with your studying.

CMP University is the dynamic way to prepare for the CMP
Examination. CMP U covers all domains and topics contained in the CMP Int
ernational Standards (CMP-IS) within a university extension format. With
the generosity of our venue sponsor\,Villa Florence in San Francisco\,
CMP U will be held on select Saturday mornings preceding the CMP examinat
ion periods offered in August 2016 and November 2016. This series of regu
lar infusions of knowledge will better prepare you throughout the months l
eading up to the exam and help you stay on track with your studying.

CMP University is the dynamic way to prepare for the CMP
Examination. CMP U covers all domains and topics contained in the CMP Int
ernational Standards (CMP-IS) within a university extension format. With
the generosity of our venue sponsor\,Villa Florence in San Francisco\,
CMP U will be held on select Saturday mornings preceding the CMP examinat
ion periods offered in August 2016 and November 2016. This series of regu
lar infusions of knowledge will better prepare you throughout the months l
eading up to the exam and help you stay on track with your studying.

You a
re invited to attend the All-California & Aloha Chapter Reception featurin
g all five California MPI chapters (Orange County\, Southern California\,
San Diego\, Sacramento/Sierra Nevada and Northern California) and the Aloh
a Chapter from Hawaii on Saturday\, June 11 from 5:00pm – 6:30pm at Dusk N
ightclub. From Dusk\, it’s a 5 minute walk (0.3 miles) to Bally’s Beach Ba
r for the WEC opening night event\, which begins at 6:30pm. This will be a
great event and what is now an annual opportunity to network with other m
embers of MPI from the five chapters in California. We are pleased to incl
ude our colleagues from Hawaii this year!

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ABOUT THE VENUE

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The party is heating up at Atlantic City nightlife’s most notorious hot sp
ot\, Dusk Nightclub at Caesars. This multi-level\, 10\,000 square foot nig
htclub experience never fails to deliver some serious wow factor. The club
’s eye-popping design features a series of concentric ovals drenched in hu
es of blue\, purple and gold. Two full bars circle the outermost ring and
the command center DJ booth rises from the center of it all.

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A lea
ding-edge sound system brings to life an electric fusion of hip hop\, rap\
, party jams and today’s hottest dance music\, while a high-tech system of
over 1\,000 lights dazzles the senses.

This reception is by i
nvite only so be sure to RSVP ASAP as space is limited. Deadline to regist
er is Friday\, June 3. Snacks and limited drink tickets are included. For
additional questions\, contact the chapter office at info@mpincc.org.

Join fellow chapter members on Sunday morning\, June 12\, prior t
o the Opening General Session at Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center. We
will begin gathering about 9:00 a.m. near the entrance to the General Ses
sion so we can enter and sit together as a group. Look for the Northern Ca
lifornia Chapter sign.

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We hope to see you at both of these events!
WhenJune 11\, 2016 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Pacific Time WhereDusk Nightclub 2100 Pacific Ave.\, Atlantic City\, New J
ersey 08401

NOTE: Event is SOLD OUT! Sorry\, but event space is
at capacity and walk-in registrations will not be accepted.

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Connect wi
th industry friends\, old and new\, when you join the MPINCC Recruitment C
ommittee for an evening of networking at a unique location in the heart of
downtown Walnut Creek. Scott’s Seafood will provide delectable appetizers
and refreshing beverages as you relax with colleagues on the balcony abov
e Va de Vi Bistro & Wine Bar.

Sorry….This event’s limited capacity has been reached. Members may opt in
for the waitlist using the registration link in your email invitation. C
heck the Community Involvement page for a list of other member volunteer event
s.

Thanks for Giving returns for the second year t
o kick-off the holiday season. Join MPINCC and event sponsor Sonoma County Tourism for an evening of networking\, appetizers\, drinks\, and a Grab
Bag Raffle that will give you a jump start on your holiday shopping. Bri
ng a toy for the San Francisco Fire Fighters Toy Drive. Please note that
December will be a dark month for MPINCC\, so be sure to
register today for Thanks for Givi
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One of two opportunities to hear industry icon Michael Domin
guez\, Senior VP & Chief Sales Officer\, MGM Resorts International. Micha
el is Past Chairman of the MPI International Board of Directors. This pro
gram will also be presented on Wednesday\, January 25\, 2017 at Maxim Inte
grated in San Jose as a program including a networking breakfast\, 8:00 am
-10:30 am.

One of two opportunities to hear industry icon Michael Domin
guez\, Senior VP & Chief Sales Officer\, MGM Resorts International. Micha
el is Past Chairman of the MPI International Board of Directors. This pro
gram will also be presented on Tuesday\, January 24\, 2017 at Waterfront
Hotel in Oakland as an afternoon program followed by a networking receptio
n\, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm.

\n Join us for one of MPINCC’s favorite events of the year – Corks
and Forks! This is a networking event that combines award-winning wineries
and some of Northern California’s top chefs. They team up together to cre
ate the absolute best pairing and you are the judge of who should take hom
e the prize. Grab a colleague and get ready for a networking and education
event that will be sure to please your palette.

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Come Early for
an Education Workshop: We Can Make a Difference: Sharing Sustainable
Best Practices in the Hospitality Industry with speakers

Please join us for a group volunteer opportunity at
Glide Memorial Church. We will be getting the chance to assist with everyt
hing\, from serving food\, busing tables\, to handing out silverware and c
ondiments. Be prepared to roll up your selves\, break a sweat and make som
e beautiful human connections!

Connect with your fellow event industry professionals a
nd learn more about other local vendors during our ILEA-NCC Bi-Annual Vend
or Showcase!

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\n This year’s 2017 showcase features 30+ event compa
nies that specialize in services and resources for producing live
events. As experts in their fields\, our vendors represent a cros
s section of some of the finest event professionals the Bay Area has to of
fer. Expect to see a mix of caterers\, florists\, destination management c
ompanies\, rental companies\, tent suppliers\, audio-visual technicians\,
DJs\, performers\, and more.

IAEE NCC is pleased to invite the members of MPINCC to parti
cipate in an IAEE sponsored course on Friday\, March 17\, 2017.

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EM Course – Security\, Risk & Crisis Management

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p>Protecting the financial integrity of exhibitions is critical\, and an e
ssential element of that goal is proper risk assessment and planning. Risk
management is a continuing process that identifies\, analyzes\, evaluates
and addresses loss exposures and monitors risk control and financial reso
urces for the purposes of mitigating the undesirable effects of loss. This
involves evaluating the security needs for an event and if a crisis shoul
d occur\, having a crisis management team in place to manage it.\n

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em>This course is eligible for six contact hours of educational programmin
g which can be applied for recertifying CEM or CMP status and others worki
ng towards this designation.

Please join us
for a group volunteer opportunity in Cupertino with Challenge Day. Be a p
art of this positive change for high school students and make a difference
to the lives of our local youth.

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Challenge day is an all-day volu
nteer opportunity where you will help break down the barriers that exist i
n high school. You will participate in an award-winning teasing\, bulling
and violence prevention program that has been featured on Oprah\, MTV\, an
d various other media outlets.

Onlin
e registration is now closed. On-site registration will be available.

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Here’s a networking event you will not want to miss!

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Come for the game\, come for the food & drink\, but most of all come for t
he networking with meeting industry professionals.

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Whether you ar
e an experienced player or novice\, bocce ball is a game for everyone. Pl
ainly put\, you get the big ball closer to the little ball. Simplicity is
fundamental to bocce as the object of the game is to get as many of your
teams bocce balls as close to the target ball\, the pallino\, as possible.
Staff will be on hand to provide simple instruction and guidance.

Nothing but Networking attendees will enjoy pl
aying bocce indoors as well as on the outdoor courts with a great view of
Mission Peaks in the distance. Your registration includes admission to the
event and one drink ticket.

MPINCC is excited to bring two amazing keynote
speakers to the North Bay in April! Join us for a unique opportunity to he
ar from Brian D. Stevens\, MPI International Board of Dir
ectors Chairman 2017 and Founding President and Chief Executive Officer of
ConferenceDirect followed by Kevin Iwamoto\, GTP\, GLP\,
2016 MPI RISE
Award winner\, Senior Consultant at GoldSpring Consulting\, LLC

What is involved? With MPINCC’s help\, the Alameda County Community
Food Bank is able to provide healthy food to the 1 in 5 county residents
relying on their services. During the few hours we are there\, we will be
making a huge impact. During every shift\, volunteers like us sort and pac
kage thousands of pounds of farm-fresh produce\, which will be sent soon a
fter into the community to nourish our neighbors.

LEAP – Learn.Educate. Act. Participate\n PCMA Northern California Chapter’s Annual Education Conference
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here expectations are changing and the customer experience is king\, how d
o event professionals ensure they are designing events that truly matter?
We need to design events that increase value\, fulfil stakeholder needs an
d deliver exceptional experiences. But how do we do this? What are the too
ls and mindsets we need to help us achieve these goals? At this year’s LEA
P Conference\, we will answer these questions. Entitled\, “Design in Actio
n\,” we will explore design tools that will enable you to create experienc
es that truly inspire.

MP
INCC invites you to come as one to Celebrate. Together. a
t the newly renovated Hotel Nikko San Francisco in the heart of Union Squa
re. This is the night to be inspired and celebrate the best and the bright
est our industry has to offer. We’ll also be reveling over Hotel Nikko’s a
mazing $60 million renovation.

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Make sure you leave with a parting
gift by submitting a winning bid with the silent auction\, which will be
loaded with an array of goodies\, adventures and getaways for even the mor
e discerning of tastes. Come prepared to win big!

Join t
he MPI Northern California Chapter for our 2017 Chairman’s Challenge 5k Ru
n/Walk. Enjoy a fun run/walk along the Embarcadero with your MPI friends w
hile helping raise funds for the MPI Foundation. Water and light refreshme
nts will be provided for all attendees. All funds raised will go directly
to the MPI Foundation

Join us as chapter members volunteer at
SCRAP\, a non-profit creative reuse center\, materials depot\, and worksh
op space that was founded in 1976 in San Francisco\, California. SCRAP breathes new life into old objects and reduces wa
ste by diverting over 200 tons of materials heading to landfill every year
.

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The community depends on SCRAP a
s the place to find all manner of materials for educational programs\, cre
ative projects\, and their classrooms. SCRAP gives students of all ages th
e opportunity to learn and pass on the value of creative reuse. Your donationsof quality re-usable materials such as textiles\, bu
ttons\, paper\, craft and office supplies\, plastics\, and wood are sorted
and made available to teachers\, parents\, artists\, and organizations. <
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After volunteering at SCRAP\, enjoy an afternoon baseba
ll game and watch the SF Giants beat the Chicago Cubs. If you wish to only
volunteer at SCRAP\, select that particular option during registration.
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Join MPINCC as we Innovate.Togethe
r. and kick off the 2017-2018 program year with this Professional
Education Program. In addition to powerhouse education sessions\, you wi
ll learn about the endless volunteer opportunities during the Committee Tr
ade Show and network with other industry professionals throughout the day.

Please join us for MPINCC’s first networking ev
ent of the program year!

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Connect with industry friends\, old and new\, when you join the MPINCC R
ecruitment Committee for a great evening of networking at the Renaissance
ClubSport Walnut Creek. Start your night off with some fun\, wellness acti
vities such as yoga and Zumba in the state of the art ClubSport facility!
Come and see “Who You Know and Who Knows You!”

ONLINE
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS CLOSED. ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAI
LABLE STARTING AT 5:00 PM ON OCT. 18.

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MPINCC brings professional education t
o the South Bay in October when we gather at Netflix in Los Gatos to learn
and network. Hear from a Netflix Vice President how this company has inno
vated over the years in response to cultural and industry trends\, always
striving to stay ahead of the curve with fresh ideas – ideas that can tran
slate to your work and put you and your organization on the cutti
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Most peop
le know by now that some of the tastiest bites come from food trucks. Att
endees at this program will experience first-hand how innovation has made
its way to food service. Event partner Off the Grid Catering will bring mo
bile food vendors to the Netflix parking lot and share delicious savory an
d sweet menu items with program attendees. From company picnics to confere
nces for thousands\, Off the Grid Catering is your one-stop-shop for a del
icious event. Their services go beyond trucks to carts\, table-tops and mo
re. And Laughing Glass Margarita will offer tasty pours from a most unusua
l food truck…you won’t want to miss this unique program and networking opp
ortunity.

Join meeting and event professionals at the styli
sh Infusion Lounge near Union Square in San Francisco for the chapter’s si
gnature Holiday Event. Sponsored by Monterey County Convention & Visitors
Bureau\, the event will include tasty bites & beverages\, music & mingling
. Purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win one or more of our fantastic
prizes in the Grab Bag Raffle. Witness MPINCC member led teams go at it i
n the Lip Sync Battle produced by Rock the Stars for attendees’ and partic
ipants’ pleasure. Those inspired to participate in the battle or in the mo
ment at the event can also join in on the competition!